Applied Psychology Degree (online)

/ Applied Psychology Degree (online)

Online B.A. in Applied Psychology

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Our Applied Psychology program will give you the knowledge you need to help individuals and organizations solve critical problems. Expect a practical rather than theoretical approach to psychology that will equip you to apply psychological concepts to everyday issues. If you’re motivated to guide people in need or simply improve their quality of life, then a degree in Applied Psychology may be for you.

Program features

Enjoy the flexibility and convenience of a fully online program.

Complete your degree in as little as 25 months (depending on transfer credits).

Take two courses at a time.

Experience a discussion-centered learning model.

Learn from faculty with experience in the field.

Integrate biblical wisdom with psychological practices and theories.

What you’ll learn

The major psychological theories that are necessary to understand individual, group and organizational behavior

How the biological, affective, cognitive and behavioral processes affect human development

An understanding of the basic research methods used in psychology

How to think more critically and utilize a scientific approach in addressing issues related to behavior and mental processes

How a Christian worldview informs our understanding of psychological theory and practice

The practical ways that psychology helps individuals, groups, and organizations function more effectively

Courses

Applied psychology major

PSYC 301 Human Development

PSYC 303 Research Methods and Statistical Techniques

PSYC 304 Health Psychology

PSYC 305 Introduction to Psychopathology

PSYC 307 Cultural Psychology

PSYC 308 Applied Social Psychology

PSYC 312 Psychology of Religion and Spirituality

PSYC 316 Behavioral Neuroscience

PSYC 401 Personality Theories

PSYC 402 Foundations of Counseling

Program Plan

Take a look at the program plan to find out what courses you need to graduate with a Bachelor of Arts in Applied Psychology.

Admission requirements

To qualify for admission, applicants must:

Submit an application

Submit official transcripts from all schools previously attended

Complete program prerequisites (i.e., English Composition and Introduction to Psychology)

Graduation requirements

To graduate with a Bachelor of Arts in Applied Psychology, students must complete:

124 semester hours with a cumulative grade point average of 2.0 or higher

30 semester hours of major requirements

18 semester hours of Bible and theology

41 semester hours of Electives

35 semester hours of General Education requirements including:

English/Communication (8 hours)

Humanities (12 hours)

Social Science (6 hours)

Natural Science and Math (9 hours)

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